JOHN ADAM STREET, WC2N 6HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2N 6HA

JOHN ADAM STREET, WC2N 6HA, Westminster has recorded a total of 830 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1367.65 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 6HA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2N postcode area, which has experienced 375 crimes and a crime rate of 453.45 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC2N 6HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2N 6HA, encompassing approximately 606 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC2N 6HA area, explore the WC2N 6HA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (206) incidents (27.95% increase)
  • Other theft: (183) incidents (94.68% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (133) incidents (7.26% increase)

WC2N 6HA Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 115
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 105
  • Corner House Street with total crimes: 39

JOHN ADAM STREET, WC2N 6HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 206 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 183 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2061367.6527.95%
Other theft183339.4494.68%
Violence and sexual offences133301.547.26%
Anti-social behaviour84219.15-2.33%
Shoplifting47138.4114.63%
Public order4777.45-4.08%
Robbery3677.459.09%
Criminal damage and arson2659.3230.00%
Drugs2142.84-16.00%
Bicycle theft1634.60100.00%
Vehicle crime1126.36120.00%
Burglary1118.1310.00%
Other crime618.13100.00%
Possession of weapons39.8950.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1611089.181510.00%
Violence and sexual offences124265.291671.43%
Other theft94204.321466.67%
Anti-social behaviour86154.890.00%
Public order49141.71716.67%
Shoplifting4180.744000.00%
Robbery3367.563200.00%
Drugs2554.382400.00%
Criminal damage and arson2041.19566.67%
Burglary1032.960.00%
Bicycle theft816.480.00%
Vehicle crime513.180.00%
Other crime38.240.00%
Possession of weapons24.940.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1057.67900.00%
Violence and sexual offences716.480.00%
Other theft611.530.00%
Public order69.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.890.00%
Shoplifting14.940.00%
Drugs11.650.00%
Robbery11.650.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.65-97.14%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35135.12-88.60%
Violence and sexual offences1857.67-83.93%
Other theft1129.66-93.12%
Public order1018.13-82.46%
Robbery216.48-90.91%
Shoplifting23.30-96.49%
Bicycle theft13.30-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.65-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.65-90.91%
Drugs11.65-95.65%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 307 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 160 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3071436.86458.18%
Other theft160505.872566.67%
Violence and sexual offences112263.64918.18%
Anti-social behaviour96184.550.00%
Shoplifting57158.195600.00%
Public order5793.92418.18%
Drugs2393.922200.00%
Robbery2237.902100.00%
Burglary1536.250.00%
Vehicle crime1124.720.00%
Bicycle theft618.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.890.00%
Possession of weapons16.590.00%
Other crime11.650.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55146.650.00%
Public order1190.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences1118.130.00%
Other theft618.13200.00%
Bicycle theft29.890.00%
Robbery13.300.00%
Other crime11.650.00%
Shoplifting11.650.00%
Drugs11.650.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.30-99.22%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 372 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 255 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3721819.14-26.19%
Other theft255612.97-23.88%
Violence and sexual offences151420.18-17.49%
Anti-social behaviour92248.813.37%
Public order62151.59-13.89%
Shoplifting54102.1622.73%
Drugs3388.9826.92%
Robbery3154.38-16.22%
Criminal damage and arson2251.084.76%
Burglary1236.250.00%
Vehicle crime719.77-30.00%
Possession of weapons611.53200.00%
Bicycle theft59.89-50.00%
Other crime28.24-60.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 504 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 335 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5042224.4915.86%
Other theft335830.482.76%
Violence and sexual offences183552.00-2.66%
Anti-social behaviour89301.54-21.93%
Public order72146.65-25.00%
Shoplifting44118.64-29.03%
Robbery3772.5032.14%
Drugs2660.97-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson2142.8410.53%
Burglary1234.60-7.69%
Bicycle theft1019.77-28.57%
Vehicle crime1016.4811.11%
Other crime516.48150.00%
Possession of weapons28.24-77.78%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 435 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 326 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4352216.2545.97%
Other theft326716.7817.69%
Violence and sexual offences188537.1748.03%
Anti-social behaviour114309.7856.16%
Public order96187.856.67%
Shoplifting62158.1955.00%
Drugs30102.16-14.29%
Robbery2849.4340.00%
Criminal damage and arson1946.14-20.83%
Bicycle theft1431.31-12.50%
Burglary1323.07-7.14%
Vehicle crime921.4250.00%
Possession of weapons914.830.00%
Other crime214.83100.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 298 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 277 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2981697.200.00%
Other theft277491.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences127456.430.00%
Public order90209.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour73148.300.00%
Shoplifting40120.290.00%
Drugs3565.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson2457.670.00%
Robbery2039.550.00%
Bicycle theft1632.960.00%
Burglary1426.360.00%
Possession of weapons923.070.00%
Vehicle crime614.830.00%
Other crime19.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 634 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202484
August 202486
April 202496
January 202492
December 202389
November 2023114
October 202373

A total of 78 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 20245
December 202310
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 1655 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 150.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 335 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024183
August 202494
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024160
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024255
December 2023335
November 2023326
October 2023277

A total of 2384 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 216.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 504 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024206
August 2024161
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024307
March 202455
January 2024372
December 2023504
November 2023435
October 2023298

A total of 1054 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 105.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024133
August 2024124
July 20247
May 202418
April 2024112
March 202411
January 2024151
December 2023183
November 2023188
October 2023127

A total of 349 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202441
July 20241
May 20242
April 202457
March 20241
January 202454
December 202344
November 202362
October 202340

A total of 140 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202420
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
January 202422
December 202321
November 202319
October 202324

A total of 211 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202433
July 20241
May 20242
April 202422
March 20241
January 202431
December 202337
November 202328
October 202320

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
May 20241
April 202411
January 20247
December 202310
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
April 202415
January 202412
December 202312
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 196 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202425
July 20241
May 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202433
December 202326
November 202330
October 202335

A total of 500 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202449
July 20246
May 202410
April 202457
March 202411
January 202462
December 202372
November 202396
October 202390

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2N 6HA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total115
    Theft from the person34
    Other theft30
    Violence and sexual offences26
    Robbery7
    Drugs7
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total105
    Theft from the person31
    Other theft25
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Burglary4
    Drugs4
    Robbery4
    Bicycle theft4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Corner House Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 6. William Iv Street
    Total32
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft5
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Embankment Place
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Craig'S Court
    Total21
    Other theft7
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 16. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 18. John Adam Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 21. B402
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
  • 22. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 24. Horse Guards Avenue
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Lower Robert Street
    Total9
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2